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New Jersey Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: New Jersey Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in New Jersey is $14,236 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Apples & Books Learning Center, with a tuition of $1,036.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 134
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,036–$4,650
NJ School Avg.: $13,962
National School Avg.: $9,672

Quick Facts (26-27)

# NJ Schools Ranked: 134
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,036–$4,650
NJ School Avg.: $13,962
National School Avg.: $9,672

New Jersey Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +21.7% (+$2,399 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	New Jersey (NJ) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$10,598	$13,464	▲ +$480	▲ +3.7%
2024	$10,320	$12,984	▲ +$444	▲ +3.5%
2023	$9,912	$12,540	▲ +$245	▲ +2.0%
2022	$9,523	$12,295	▲ +$158	▲ +1.3%
2021	$9,343	$12,137	▲ +$187	▲ +1.6%
2020	$9,146	$11,950	▲ +$82	▲ +0.7%
2019	$8,995	$11,868	▲ +$479	▲ +4.2%
2018	$8,784	$11,389	▲ +$159	▲ +1.4%
2017	$8,577	$11,230	▲ +$165	▲ +1.5%
2016	$8,274	$11,065	▲ +$417	▲ +3.9%
2015	$8,007	$10,648	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — New Jersey (tuition range: $1,036–$4,650, avg $13,962)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,036 $6,050 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,361

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Jersey average private preschools tuition?

The New Jersey average private preschools tuition is $16,991 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in New Jersey?

The top ranked private preschools in New Jersey include Apples & Books Learning Center, Lawrence Day School and Green House Preschool & Kindergarten.

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